NEW DELHI:
Australia
have climbed to the second spot in the
World Test Championship
standings following their series victory over
New Zealand
in
Christchurch
.
The 2-0 win in the series propelled Australia to collect 12 crucial points on their journey to defending the World Test Championship mace.
With their improved percentage points from 59.09 to 62.50 after 12 matches, Australia now sit ahead of New Zealand, who have dropped from 60 to 50 percentage points, securing the third position on the table after playing six games.
India continue to lead the rankings with 68.51 percentage points, having won six out of their nine matches.
The series win against New Zealand was highlighted by a standout performance from wicketkeeper
Alex Carey
, who remained unbeaten on 98 runs in the second Test, alongside valuable contributions from
Mitchell Marsh
(80) and captain
Pat Cummins
(32 not out).
Cummins praised Carey for his series-clinching effort, emphasizing the significance of one player stepping up in crucial moments. He credited the 61-run partnership between himself and Carey for sealing the victory for Australia.
Reflecting on the match, Cummins highlighted the importance of maintaining momentum and keeping the run rate ticking over, especially after securing a significant first-innings lead over New Zealand.
He noted that despite the challenges posed by the pitch flattening out in the later stages of the game, Australia's ability to seize key moments proved decisive in securing the series win.
Cummins hailed the team's fearless attitude and credited their ability to find ways to win, despite not necessarily playing complete games throughout the series.
Overall, Cummins expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, describing the victory as "amazing" and commending the players for their fantastic effort on the field.
(With inputs from PTI)
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